No matter what your child decides to do when they grow up, STEM will play a BIG part in their future. At NYLF Pathways to STEM, aspirational elementary school students enjoy six incredible days* at one of many program locations learning to program robots, training as doctors, and investigating a crime, all while making new friends and building necessary 21st century success skills.

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About the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM

Future STEM Leaders

NYLF Pathways to STEM is a unique learning experience for bright, forward-thinking elementary school students who will evolve into next generation innovators, engineers, doctors, software developers, and scientists.

Students learn by doing during hands-on simulations and workshops. They also have the opportunity to choose the experience that is best suited for them by selecting either the six-day Residential or the five-day Day program.

Virtually all career fields today require a solid foundation of STEM. That’s precisely why these are the fastest growing areas of study, and the reason that STEM professionals are in the highest demand in the United States and throughout the world. Early exposure to these fields can set today’s kids on a path to success by giving them the tools needed to make informed decisions about the future.

NYLF Pathways to STEM is a fantastic opportunity for curious and high-aspiring young students to make new friends and enjoy unforgettable adventures while exploring the frontiers of 21st century science and technology.

Featured Curricular Component

When Care Is Hours Away: A Simulation in Collaboration with Stanford Medicine

Created by wilderness medicine expert Dr. Paul Auerbach and simulation expert Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins, professors in the Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine, this realistic simulation allows students to learn how to control minor, but serious injuries and practice the proper application of medical splints.

NYLF Pathways to STEM FAQs

This summer program is for elementary school students interested in exploring future career possibilities within the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NYLF Pathways to STEM is a springboard to investigating career pathways and learning to be a leader at school and in the community.

To attend NYLF Pathways to STEM, students must be in grades 3–5 during the 2018-2019 school year. Most of our students are either nominated by educators or selected through our academic partnerships; however, we do accept a limited number of students through our competitive application process. If you have not been nominated or selected but are interested in taking advantage of the life-changing opportunities that the programprovides, we encourage you to submit an application today.

The tuition for the residential program at NYLF Pathways to STEM includes all curriculum and instruction, program activities and evening events, overnight housing, program materials, and all breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners during the program.

Tuition for the day program includes all curriculum and instruction, all program activities, program materials, and all lunches and snacks during the program.

Transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included in tuition. While attending the program, students will only need money for souvenirs and other incidentals.

Student safety and well-being during the program is our highest priority. The program is structured so that students will reside in a safe, controlled environment. They will be closely supervised by professionally trained staff, including advisors who serve as educational facilitators and chaperones, security personnel, a scholar experience team, and program leads.

For over 30 years, Envision has achieved a stellar record of safely and successfully enriching the lives of students, providing them with superb educational experiences and professional supervision. Other Envision safety measures include:

Maintaining an overall student-to-staff ratio of 8 to 1

Attendance is taken throughout the program, and students are required to attend all program activities

Checking rooms nightly and ensuring that students remain in their rooms

Staff member rooms are interspersed among student rooms on each hallway in residential housing

Each room will house two to four students, depending on the housing location. Students will have their own bed. The room will include fresh linens and towels (but extra blankets and towels are recommended). The bathroom is shared.

Students are permitted to bring a mobile phone to keep in touch with parents, but the mobile device must be turned off during program activities. Students may call home before activities begin in the morning and after they have ended in the evening.

Parents or guardians will have the telephone number to the program’s site office, where they can leave their child messages. Additionally, parents and guardians may email the office should they need to relay information to their child.

Yes. Students with special needs or with disabilities are encouraged to enroll. We may be able to provide them with auxiliary aids and services to assist. Please call our Office of Admissions for more information or to discuss your child's particular needs prior to enrolling in the program.

At NYLF Pathways to STEM, we make every effort to meet the dietary needs of all our students, provided the request is submitted prior to the start of the conference. When students complete their Student Information Form, they will have the opportunity to make special dietary requests.

Yes, there is an assignment to be completed before arriving to the program. Completing the assignment allows students to participate in the exchange of ideas while attending the program. Students should bring their completed assignments on the first day!